Lewis Learning Center Windthorst
275 WEINZAPFEL LOOP, Windthorst, TX 76389 · Archer County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (940) 423-5437
- Regulated since
- Oct 16, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1477847 · number 1796734
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is out of compliance with child/staff ratio when combining the two and three years olds into one classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-27. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The metal pins used for anchoring the pieces of climbing equipment on the playground are sticking up from the ground. This could cause a tripping hazards or injure a child if they were to fall on it.
HHSC 746.4601(6) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation show two caregivers were not using good judgment in the way they were handling children during nap time.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Other Serious
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows caregivers were on their cell phones while in direct care of children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-27.
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Other Serious
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May 25, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that staff are using prohibited discipline on their own children while at the operation. Day care staff have to follow the same discipline policy for all children in care including staff's own children while at the operation.
HHSC 746.2807 — Employees Discipline Own Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Other Serious
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined day care staff are vaping on day care property while children are in care.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Staff did not wash their own hands or children's hands after each diaper change.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Staff are not sanitizing the diaper changing mat after each diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-07-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.